Chapter 36

“And when Miss Elena returned to New York, I thought it was a second chance.”

His voice sounded broken for a moment, but then Nathan took a breath and straightened.

“So what are you doing now?” asked George defiantly.

Nathan looked deeply at Elena. “I just want you both to know... that Miss Elena is mine.”

Then, without a care in the world, Nathan took Elena’s face in both hands—gently but firmly—and kissed her.

That kiss wasn’t just a declaration. It was a wound that had been kept for too long. A longing that had gone unspoken for years. Elena was shocked at first, her body stiffening. But the next second... she let herself sink into the kiss.

Felix swore under his breath. George shook his head in disbelief.

“That bastard is so lucky,” Felix hissed before turning to leave.

George followed, grunting, “It’s not over yet.”

The door closed.

Elena remained silent as Nathan slowly pulled his face away. “I’m sorry if I oversteppe